Farmhouse Inn in Forestville, California

Located in Forestville, a tiny hamlet cradled in the Russian River Valley region of Sonoma County, is a romantic retreat for oenophiles who enjoy the riches that only California's wine country can offer. Erected in 1873, Farmhouse Inn has been completely restored to its 19th-century splendor and is a classic American farmhouse with a mélange of Victorian touches and provincial furnishings. With just 25 pristine rooms, guests slumber in an enchanting cottage or traditional guest room, where plump feather beds, oversize soaking tubs, fireplaces and other luxurious amenities await.

Wake up to a savory two-course morning meal including an array of baked goods, seasonal fruits, robust coffee and a hot made-to-order entrée. In the evening, reserve a corner table at the inn's Michelin-starred restaurant for an elegant meal paired with local vintages by Sonoma County's only Master Sommelier. The spa at Farmhouse Inn is one of intimate surroundings, where personalized service is paramount, treatments are sublime and organic products are handmade. The grounds sit on the edge of a wooded area punctuated with trickling fountains, and are equally delightful. In the distance, vineyards dot the landscape and ripened grapes dangle from neatly lined rows of mature vines. Enjoy a dip in the pool or lounge in the warm Sonoma sun. In the afternoon hit the wine trail in search of the perfect selection, visit the region's charming town squares, or simply take a scenic drive overlooking the rugged Pacific coast. Flee to Farmhouse Inn for a bit of relaxation and put everyday life on hold.

Reviews for Farmhouse Inn

Great location near Santa Rosa, about a hour plus to San Francisco, and in the Sonoma wine area. 30 rooms and we had a great junior suite (#10). Comfortable large bed, large fully outfitted bathroom, outside terrace, fireplace, sitting area and an entry foyer. They have a heated pool and jacuzzi amidst lovely gardens and landscaping, and nice spa.

We celebrated our relationship with our parents and chose one of the packages available at Farmhouse Inn. We chose Farmhouse Inn as we'd stayed with them twice before and loved our experience.
Terry Johnson was our event coordinator and she was absolutely wonderful, very supportive and prompt and very reassuring - especially because of the fires in the area. She connected her to an array of vendors all of whom were super creative and very attentive to all the color-palette details we requested.
The property itself is such a visual and experiential treat. The rooms are very comfortable and modern without losing the rustic touch. Food is a special highlight at Farmhouse Inn - from the gluten free cookies in the room to the delectable options at breakfast, and above all, their multi-course dinner options at the Michelin-star restaurant on the premises. Dining at the Farmhouse Inn is such a delight and their sommelier is very creative & knowledgeable.
Our parents truly enjoyed their stay and we were extremely happy with Farmhouse Inn's service standard. We're already planning our next visit :)

Bottom line, this is an absolutely amazing property but if you have one of the rooms near the road, you will have issues with traffic noise.
To start with the good news, this luxurious but quaint hotel boasts a Michelin star restaurant, an award winning spa and some of the best appointed rooms I've seen in a long time. The staff is absolutely first class. Room amenities are five star. With all this luxury, the Farmhouse Inn doesn't have so much of a hint of pretentiousness. You instantly feel at home when you arrive from the welcoming hosts, to the fireplaced rooms and ending with s'mores at night by the open fires. I also recommend taking advantage of their complementary ride to dinner or your favorite wine tour in their Tesla Model X!
Now for the bad news. The road in front of the Inn is a heavily traveled route. If you stay in cottages 5 through 3 as I did you are going to hear a lot of traffic. The hotel tries their best with well placed and attractive fountains but around 6 am the traffic noise becomes excessive. In the late night hours the noise dies down but the occasional tractor trailer or motorcycle will easily be heard. If you are sensitive to the noise, asking for a room toward the rear of the hotel will help but that is also where the more expensive rooms are.
In the end, this is an amazing place. Besides the road noise it is still well worth a reservation.

We were evacuated from our home late on October 9. We stayed all over the north Bay with friends and needed some privacy and pampering. The Farmhouse Inn came through for us with great compassion and incredible personalized service. They have provided delicious food, wonderful accommodations, and the kindness one normally only gets from family. It has been most nurturing to spend these days waiting to hear about our home at the Farmhouse Inn.

It all started with me trying to make a reservation via their local phone number. I was in a bind to find housing as I just returned from Europe to Santa Rosa on the first day the wildfires ravaged through the Santa Rosa area. I was surprised to find my house in the mandatory evacuation zone. So, helas, I had to look for a room for the night. I was in kind of a hurry as the curfew set in at 6:45pm. The lady who answered the call said she did not know about availability, but promised to call back. About 30-45 minutes later, not having received a call back, I called again. This time the 800 number. Low and behold the same lady answered. She sad that I was second in line and that the would call me back right away. I waited for about an other 20 minutes. No call back. So, I decided to book on line. I got through and received a confirmation number. When I checked in I was told where to find my room. Nobody was there to take me and my possessions to the room which was confusing to find. The door to the room was the same as to the restaurant which happened to be closed. Go figure. I had to go back to the reception, only to receive the same information again. The lady finally opened the locked up door to the restaurant and to my room for me. The next morning the restaurant was open (I could tell from above that something loud was moving). I decided to have breakfast only to receive a breakfast bill at check-out for over $ 40.00. I had breakfast by myself. This is the last I heard from the place. I think the also sent me an automatic satisfaction survey which I decided to give on this platform instead. I am sure there will be all kinds of excuses. Just know that the next day as I checked, out of curiosity for an available room, the on-line price had already gone up by close to 10% even though upon check-out I was assured that there was enough availability for the upcoming night. Is this price gouging? Should I have reported this incident to the D.A.? I am sure they'll have an answer. Better to stay away from this place.